I understand what you are saying, but find your absolute judgement on who is and isn't capable of a meaningful contribution to society, what constitutes to a life of value, who should and shouldn't live disturbing.
Before talking about "easing the burden on society" from people who are impaired cognitively, perhaps more attention should be paid to those who are perfectly healthy and yet who still live out of other people's pockets. Also, why the bias against mental impairment versus physical? There are people under both of those groups that need lifelong care.
What's stopping you from saying that anyone who, for whatever reason, has run to the end of their "usefulness" should be given leave from life?
"And I'm sure there are a few examples of people of this sort going on to do things like compete in the Olympics or write novels or whatever, but on the whole most of them do not end up doing such things - most of them end up bagging your groceries, and that's if they're -really- competent." - That could be a statement about anyone haha!
Something else that caught my eye: "I'm also NOT one of those people that thinks homosexuality is a mental disease - some of my best friends are gay."
What exactly is the relevance of this particular little tidbit???
People with Downs are generally the most affectionate, out-going, loveable people. We all have something to contribute, and that is "useful". The world needs love and smiles more than anything else!
That being said, I admire the bravery of parents who raise disabled children - it looks like a terribly difficult task.
Think that mental disease should be avoided if possible in newborns?
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I understand what you are saying, but find your absolute judgement on who is and isn't capable of a meaningful contribution to society, what constitutes to a life of value, who should and shouldn't live disturbing.
Before talking about "easing the burden on society" from people who are impaired cognitively, perhaps more attention should be paid to those who are perfectly healthy and yet who still live out of other people's pockets. Also, why the bias against mental impairment versus physical? There are people under both of those groups that need lifelong care.
What's stopping you from saying that anyone who, for whatever reason, has run to the end of their "usefulness" should be given leave from life?
"And I'm sure there are a few examples of people of this sort going on to do things like compete in the Olympics or write novels or whatever, but on the whole most of them do not end up doing such things - most of them end up bagging your groceries, and that's if they're -really- competent." - That could be a statement about anyone haha!
Something else that caught my eye: "I'm also NOT one of those people that thinks homosexuality is a mental disease - some of my best friends are gay."
What exactly is the relevance of this particular little tidbit???
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I strongly agree.
People with Downs are generally the most affectionate, out-going, loveable people. We all have something to contribute, and that is "useful". The world needs love and smiles more than anything else!
That being said, I admire the bravery of parents who raise disabled children - it looks like a terribly difficult task.